Dwayne D. called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm at the GUC and via Zoom hybrid.
Minutes: Presented minutes from GUC/Zoom hybrid meeting March 25, 2025.
MOTION by Bill A., to adopt the minutes from March 25th as presented, seconded by Fiona M., carried.

Financial Report:
MOTION by Larry C. to adopt financial report, seconded Garry C., carried.

Darryl P., Garry C., and Larry C. reviewed the 2024 financial report. There are a few items that need to be corrected in Sage, Ali K. is going to review it to see if he can help remove these errors carrying over from year to year. Deadline to submit is May 31st.

Correspondence: NR

Old Business:

  1. Dwayne D and Mike H. sent out a copy of the range orientation.
  2. Bylaws update – Carlo is working on it.
  3. Dwayne D. would like to host a GPS Course.
  4. Golf Cart Raffle – Tickets are available to sell. Pre-sale ticket customers need to be contacted. Dwayne, Daniel, Ali, Fiona, Marissa and Bill volunteered to make calls.
  5. LDFGA Credit Card is being processed, the bank needed a few more pieces of information. Larry Chambers and Dwayne Davison will have their names on the card.
  6. First Nations Week was held on April 14-17th. 176 youth attended from middle schools and high schools.
  7. Youth council sub-committee. No discussion.
  8. Zone 5 NEAFGA Spring meeting update from Dwayne D and Ian P.
  9. SWF Region 2 meeting update from Larry C. and Dwayne D.
  10. NLCC AGM – No Update.
  11. Alberta Provincial Awards Banquet – Red Deer – May 31 – MOTION by Garry C. to sponsor an award, Ali K. second, motion carried.

Bills to be Paid:
MOTION by Joe M., seconded by Brian S., to pay bills, carried.

New Business:

  1. 19th annual SWF Habitat Trust Golf Tournament in Humboldt on June 17th. We will send a team of 4 if anyone is interested in attending. Shotgun start at 12:00. MOTION by Garry C. to donate $500 to the golf tournament, seconded by Daniel A., motion carried.
  2. The parade is coming up in July. If you would like to help or lead the building of a float, let Dwayne know.

Committee Reports:

Memberships – 1010 LDFGA, 425 Outdoor, 172 Indoor.

Fundraising – Prophet River is having a BBQ and invited LDFGA to sell tickets. Fiona and Daniel volunteered to do this.

Youth Outdoor Activity Day – Bill has contacted the schools and Grindin Gears will take the applications again. Website needs to have more pictures of all the activities involved. If you can help with this event, please call Bill A.

Conservation Camp – One girl applied for Saskatchewan camp and one boy, and one girl have applied for Alberta camp. Pam Russell will not be able to volunteer this year so will no longer need to borrow a camper.

Scholarships – NR

Merchandise – NR

Habitat/Gordon Leslie Project/Trout Ponds/Foster Property – The windmill is not putting any air out since March. The air stones need to be placed in shallower water again to get it working properly again. Chemical need to be added again and at that time the bird statues will be put out to hopefully deter fish being eaten by birds. Dwayne D. is going to get a sign for the garbage bin to encourage use of the bin. Dirt work was done to contain water; fence posts still need to be installed. Joe M. added more clay to the weir. We would like to ask the hatchery about getting some larger trout put in this year along with the fingerlings. The West pond has been stocked with trout. One dead goldfish was found at the East pond.

Trophies – NR

Gun and Outdoor Sportsman Show – Hunt Mania has a gun show scheduled in Lloyd on Oct 24th to 26th.

Archery Club / Youth Center – Regular shoot night are Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm.

Banquet – Banquet wind up meeting was held, an update will be given later.

Fish Fry – Overall went very well. Food was great and all the help was greatly appreciated.

Indoor Range – Keith B. gave an update on the Rimfire evening that he has been hosting for all indoor members each week, ending the season on April 30. Discussion on security keys for active RSO’s on a trial basis. MOTION by Larry C., to proceed with setting up security keys for the Indoor Range with active RSO members from September 1 to April 30 each year on a trial basis, none opposed, motion carried.

Outdoor Range – We are still waiting for the CFO to inspect the range. There is some maintenance that needs to be taken care of, if you can help, please contact Keith. Some help building new target supports is also required.

MOTION for adjournment by Brian S. at 9:58 pm

Members present at meeting in person: Dwayne Davison, Bill Armstrong, Fiona McRae, Joe Miazga, Daniel Allchurch, Keith Bailey, Carlo Monette, Brian Sawtell, Ali Khan, Garry Cunningham, Marissa McRae, Larry Chambers.

Members present at meeting via Zoom: Ab England, Ian Peters.